2022 BMW 740LI
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 4 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
This vehicle is affected by NHTSA Recall 25V644 (starter motor â fire risk). The recall remedy has been listed as âRemedy Not Availableâ since September 25, 2025, and remains unavailable more than two months later.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-11
Also filed under Engine
Lane departure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: lane departure.
Engine
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-02-09Electrical system25V644000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 BMW 740LI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V644000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2022 BMW 740LI reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW 740LI?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 740LI have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.